As a new voice teacher, scheduling music students can be difficult. New students might be particular with their availability, and new teachers might not know when to make themselves available or how flexible they should be. Plus, you want to… Continue Reading
This is a sponsored post from OpusAtlas that contains affiliate links. Have you ever found yourself telling someone about a great opera performance you went to and that one singer you loved, but somehow you cannot remember that singer’s… Continue Reading
Between juries, studio recitals, summer programs, and never ending auditions, voice students have a lot of cause to experience performance anxiety or stage fright. If you’re a seasoned student or a voice teacher, you probably already have a fair amount… Continue Reading
It’s been awhile since I’ve received a reader blog request, but I’m so glad I did! A new blog reader recently emailed me with a question that not only has been an issue for me as a performer and as… Continue Reading
When I meet a new voice student for the first time, I tell them that first and foremost, we’ll focus on breath and posture. These two elements of singing can take a new student a long way, and even advanced… Continue Reading
I hear it time and time again from my voice teacher friends; I’ve even said it myself occasionally. “My student just doesn’t practice. Each week it’s like we’re relearning things.” The phrasing may vary, but the premise is the same… Continue Reading
When you begin any new endeavor, be it personal or professional, you’ll want to find resources to help you embark on your journey. Teaching voice lessons for the first time is no different and fortunately, there are many resources out… Continue Reading
As a voice teacher, it can be daunting to start your own private voice studio. It can feel less secure than teaching at a school, and you probably have concerns about how to find new students for your voice studio.… Continue Reading
You may have experienced one of these two scenarios in the past. The first, you were part of a group conversation with some singers when one said to another, “Yeah, I was marking the whole rehearsal,” or “Well, do you… Continue Reading
The American presidential election is over, and Donald Trump has been named the president-elect. I’m not here to talk about how I feel about this, or to comment on how you did or did not vote. This is not the… Continue Reading